Jalen Carter Says Philadelphia Eagles Are Taking Him In The NFL Draft If He's Available

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After the quarterbacks, Georgia's Jalen Carter is the most intriguing prospect in the NFL Draft. His talent and athleticism rank him as arguably the best player available. But his off-the-field issues have hurt his stock significantly. Apparently, the Philadelphia Eagles care far more about the former than the latter.

Carter said Wednesday that his understanding is that the Eagles are going to take him if he's available. That makes sense that he believes that, since his agent told the world that Carter is not visiting with any teams outside the Top 10.

Former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter refused to visit with teams outside the Top 10 of the NFL Draft because he believes the Philadelphia Eagles are taking him at #10 overall if he makes it that far.

Former Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter refused to visit with teams outside the Top 10 of the NFL Draft because he believes the Philadelphia Eagles are taking him at #10 overall if he makes it that far. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

He doubled-down on that assertion to John Clark of NBC.

Clark asked Carter if the Eagles told him they would take him at 10th overall.

"I believe so, it might have been something like that," Carter responded.

"So, if you're there at 10, the Eagles are taking you?" Clark follows up.

"Yes sir," Carter responds.

Jalen Carter to the Eagles makes a lot of sense. They lost defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to free agency this offseason.

Perhaps they're just infatuated with what a big guy Carter is.

Will Jalen Carter be available to the Eagles in the NFL Draft?

I'm not sure Jalen Carter is making it to #10, though. The Eagles might have to trade up if they really want him.

What makes Carter so polarizing is that his range of outcomes is large. I wouldn't completely rule him out anywhere in the Top 10, except #1.

It's a reminder that talent usually wins out in the NFL. Carter might have some issues, but the physical attributes are just so tantalizing.

It looks like he's not going to fall outside the Top 10 on Thursday night.

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